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1412 Elm St

RockfordIL61102

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Dakota, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dakota Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dakota, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Windsor Apartments in the North Rockford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dakota apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Windsor Apartments3 bedroom 2 bathroom3BR,2BA$600
Greenfield96-a2BR,1BA$650
Whitestone Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dakota, IL and Nearby

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dakota area is the $0.79 price per square foot 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Carlton Apartments in the in the North Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Dakota apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Hampton Ridge starting at $1,205 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Rolling Green neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dakota apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.79
Hampton RidgeTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Greenfield96-a2BR,1BA$0.72
920 ON PARK2 Bedroom Style D2BR,1BA$1.19
Westwinds2BD 1BA2BR,1BA$0.86
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$1.22
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Kiwanis Manor Apartments3001 - updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dakota

What type of rentals are currently available in Dakota?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Dakota, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,050. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dakota ranging from $875 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dakota?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dakota ranges from $875 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,346.

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